Senior Category Manager, Sensors/Mission Systems

The role

The Senior Category Manager acts as a domain expert for sensor and mission systems commodities. This role develops supplier partnerships and executes commodity strategies to improve product technology, cost, and quality.

What you will do

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for sensors/mission systems
• Deliver quality parts at the right cost
• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing processes
• Manage business relationships with external Contract Manufacturing
• Partner with Engineering to influence technical design specs
• Perform detailed analysis of quote submissions using TCO
• Support prototype requirements and execute build milestones
• Negotiate key agreements with suppliers
• Conduct regular technology reviews to Executive staff
• Manage supplier performance metrics

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management of sensors/mission systems manufacturing, and/or sourcing engineering
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to relocate to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical or mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industry
• Well-versed in TCO analysis
• Strategic thinker experienced in commodity strategy/roadmap
• Proven leadership in driving and influencing other teams
• Strong team player
• Fluent in other cross functional areas

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that aims to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.